: gravely disturbing or frightening
a chilling case of abuse
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a Southern visitor who was unused to the chilling air of a Northeast winter
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That long legal limbo had a chilling effect on speech.
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Ashoka Mody, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Garnish with additional toppings as desired. Serves: 2 Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 3 hours, 20 minutes, including at least 3 hours chilling
Blueberry Lemon
½ cup fresh blueberries, plus more to garnish
1 tsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
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Ashoka Mody, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Garnish with additional toppings as desired. Serves: 2 Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 3 hours, 20 minutes, including at least 3 hours chilling
Blueberry Lemon
½ cup fresh blueberries, plus more to garnish
1 tsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for chilling
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilling. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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chilling
adjective
chill·ing
ˈchil-iŋ 
: very disturbing or frightening
a chilling case of abuse
chillingly
adverb
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